Florida AMBER Alert Issued for Missing 13-Year-Old Girl from Ocala

By  //  July 27, 2026

Anyone with information regarding Juliet's whereabouts is asked to contact local law enforcement immediately or call 911

A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Juliet Arioso, who was reported missing Monday from Ocala in Marion County.

OCALA, FLORIDA — A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Juliet Arioso, who was reported missing Monday from Ocala in Marion County.

According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Juliet was last seen in the area of the 9100 block of Southwest 27th Avenue in Ocala. Investigators believe she may be traveling with 45-year-old Jason Castillo.

Authorities say the pair may be traveling southbound in a 2021 red Hyundai Santa Fe bearing Florida license plate 77ERLW.

Juliet is described as:

•  13 years old

• White female

• Brown hair and brown eyes

• Approximately 5 feet, 3 inches tall

• About 90 pounds

Jason Castillo is described as:

• 45 years old

• White-Hispanic male

• Brown hair and green eyes

• Approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall

• About 190 pounds

Law enforcement is urging the public not to approach Castillo if the vehicle or either individual is located.

Anyone with information regarding Juliet’s whereabouts is asked to contact local law enforcement immediately or call 911.

Authorities emphasize that any sightings should be reported immediately and that members of the public should not attempt to intervene.

The investigation remains active as officials work to safely locate Juliet and bring her home.